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Wandering Dementia Sufferer Found Frozen to Death

Last night, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a 66 year woman who had been suffering from dementia froze to death because she wandered from her home and was not found in time. That’s right…………..she froze to death. According to The Globe and...

Some Startling Statistics

There are many needs that go unanswered in our world.  There are millions of people who go without food or water; children who go without the love and care of parents (either because of parental neglect or because their parents have died of diseases such as cancer and...

WSU Receives Grant from Alzheimer’s Association

Hi everyone, This is a press release that I received today and wanted to share.  It is centered around those diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment AND their caregivers. WSU Awarded Alzheimer’s Association Grant to Test New Intervention Source Contacts: Maureen...

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day – Would You Please Help?

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day – a day to bring attention to the world about this dreaded disease that still has no cure.  It is estimated that by the year 2030, the number of people with dementia will double and that by 2050, it will TRIPLE. Dementia...

Will Assisted Living Facilities Become the Next Dinosaur?

This past couple of years, I’ve noticed many new assisted living facilities being built in the area in which I live.  These are gorgeous properties with beautiful amenities throughout that have been placed there by designers hired to make them look like...